Manage pests without applying pesticides

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPPMT3005, 'Manage pests without applying pesticides'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage pests without applying pesticides' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Inspect work site and identify pests and pest activity.

1.1.

Work site is accessed and contact with client or nominated representative is established, according to client and company requirements.

1.2.

Work order is reviewed and client requests and issues are clarified with appropriate persons.

1.3.

Inspection method is determined and inspection equipment selected and checked according to work order and client and company requirements.

1.4.

Hazards relating to inspection of work site are identified and risks assessed and controlled according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

1.5.

Site buildings and environment are examined and types of pest, extent of pest activity and potential for pest activity are identified according to work order and company requirements.

2.

Develop pest management plan and discuss with client.

2.1.

Pest management methods are selected according to type and extent of pest and pest activity, potential for pest activity, work order, manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

2.2.

Pest management plan is developed according to client, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

2.3.

Client is advised of proposed pest management plan according to work order and company requirements, and questions are invited and responses given.

2.4.

Client approval to proceed with implementation of pest management plan is confirmed according to company requirements.

3.

Prepare work site for pest management

3.1.

Risk assessment is conducted, hazards relating to pest management at the work site are identified, and risk control measures determined according to manufacturer specifications.

3.2.

Size and usage pattern of work site are determined to ensure safety of personnel and efficient use of tools and building components when installing physical controls.

3.3.

Signage and barriers are installed as required to protect public health and safety during pest management activities.

3.4.

Factors affecting completion of work order are identified and appropriate persons are promptly advised.

4.

Select and prepare equipment and materials for implementation of pest management plan.

4.1.

Suitable tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, accessed and checked for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

4.2.

PPE is adjusted to suit operator’s requirements according to manufacturer specifications.

4.3.

Materials are selected according to risk assessment and pest management plan, and are located and prepared according to manufacturer specifications and company requirements.

5.

Adapt or create physical conditions in work site to manage pests.

5.1.

Work site is modified using tools, equipment, materials and pest management method according to the client-approved pest management plan.

5.2.

Work is conducted using safe operating practices according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

5.3.

Emergency situations are responded to using emergency response procedures according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

6.

Finalise work and complete documentation.

6.1.

Equipment, materials and waste are collected and removed from work site according to work order, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

6.2.

Work site is restored according to work order, client requests, and environmental and company requirements.

6.3.

Signage and barriers are removed when work site is available for re-use, according to work order, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

6.4.

Regulatory and company documentation is completed and distributed according to relevant company and compliance requirements.

7.

Clean up.

7.1.

Tools and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

7.2.

Tools and equipment are safety checked and required maintenance is recorded according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

7.3.

Cleaned tools and equipment are stored to allow ready access and re-use according to company requirements.

7.4.

Waste that was removed from work site is disposed of according to work order, manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.

7.5.

Exposed skin is treated to remove any contamination according to manufacturer specifications, and relevant company and compliance requirements.